About Us

Ground Geophysical Survey Safety Association (GGSSA) was formed in 2011 with the aim of developing Industry Guidelines for electrical geophysical surveys. The formation of the Association was in response to NSW Government concerns around electrical ground surveying and the failure to adhere to NSW State Legislation and Australian Standards AS/NZ 30000 & AS3007, particularly around electrical protection, and isolation and insulation.

The objectives of GGSSA are:
• to promote the safe operation of ground geophysical surveys
• to develop a set of recommendations for the safe operation of ground geophysical surveys
• to have these recommendation accepted by Industry as minimum standard
• to assist in getting the Guidelines accepted in each states’ legislation

The Association plan to develop further standards for high-risk geophysical surveys. Members can nominate to join the Technical Committee which will be tasked with drafting appropriate Guidelines.

Membership is open to all Geophysical Contracting Companies and associate memberships are available for industry and other interested stakeholders.